When considering the right shower for your new bathroom, time should be taken to decide whether a level access shower or low profile shower tray is correct for your needs and bathroom design. The benefits of a level access shower is there is no change in levels or trip hazard if mobility is an issue. If assistance is needed with…
There are many reasons why you should consider a raised/comfort height toilet when installing your new toilet. So what is a raised/comfort height toilet? It’s a toilet with a pan (the part of the toilet suite you seat on!) that is higher then a standard one. A standard height toilet is around 380mm from the floor to the top of…
When choosing the correct shower seat the following list may help customers: How practical is it? Is it easy to use? Does the design fit my new bathroom? What functionality does it have? How comfortable is? Does it support me and provide additional handrails? What do the Occupational Therapist’s recommend? Is there a market leader with a proven track record?…
A question we regularly get asked is…. ‘Should we go for a walk-in bath or level access shower?’ The answer to this is not a straightforward one. There are many elements to your new bathroom which influence which product suits your needs the best. Now like most, if your bathroom does not afford you the luxury of being able to…
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There is two routes which can be considered when requiring a level access shower. You contact a suitable contractor such as, Adaptec to provide a quotation and if necessary, a specification of works. Engage directly with the contractor and complete the adaptation privately If you believe you qualify for a Disability Facilities Grant (DGF), you can contact your local authority…
Lots has been said in the news and on the television about our ageing population but are we really ready for it?? By 2050 a large percentage of the UK population is going to be considered to be a senior citizen. This has huge significance for the UK economy as well as a social and political impact. This has many…
DResearch published by the Building Research Establishment (BRE) in 2011 identified four stages within the means testing process: Assess how much the household needs to live on. This is referred to as ‘allowable income’ and is calculated using a set of standard allowances for living costs using basic amounts of income support/pension credit and a flat rate allowance for housing…
